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WV54 YNL

2004 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,811 mi
Last recorded42,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda CBF50022,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 YNL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fork stantions surface corrosion

rear tyre unevenly worn, perished and split

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork stantions surface corrosion

rear tyre unevenly worn, perished and split

Fail 23 Jun 2022 41,841 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork stantions surface corrosion

front tyre unevenly worn, perished and split

rear tyre unevenly worn, perished and split

Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,552 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 37,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 35,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 33,713 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 33,713 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 27,086 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 22,022 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 22,022 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 18,196 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 18,196 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 15,291 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 15,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,455 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?

Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,444
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,723
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
wheel bearings have excessive free play 151
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 144
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WV54 YNL is a 2004 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 22,059 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBF500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV54 YNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV54 YNL registered?

WV54 YNL is a 2004 Honda CBF500, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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